World News Briefs -- Auust 29, 2018 (Evening Edition)



Al Jazeera: Ayatollah Khamenei: Iran ready to abandon nuclear deal

Ayatollah Khamenei tells Iran's president and cabinet they cannot count on European support for landmark agreement.

Iran's supreme leader warned the country might abandon its nuclear deal with world powers, casting doubt on the ability of European states to save the accord following the US withdrawal.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said in a meeting with President Hassan Rouhani and his cabinet on Wednesday they "should give up hope on [Europe] over economic issues or the nuclear deal", according to his website.

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MIDDLE EAST

Israel threatens 'strong' action against Iranian forces in Syria.

Russian FM Lavrov says US attempt at ‘regime change’ in Syria failed.

US warns Russia, Syria against chemical weapons use.

Mattis: US troops can’t leave Syria until UN peace talks advance.

Khamenei doubtful Europe can save Iran nuclear accord.

Iraq's Abadi to send team to US in hope of Iran transactions deal.

Iraq: Eight killed in Anbar province suicide bombing.

Yemen conflict: Coalition rejects UN human rights report.

UN's Yemen war crimes report 'very concerning': US.

ASIA

Myanmar rejects UN findings in Rohingya genocide report.

Trump says China is making North Korea talks ‘more difficult’.

Japan seeks stronger ties with US, says North Korean threat ‘imminent’ despite summit pledge.

Japanese diplomat visits Beijing, says he is arranging Shinzo Abe’s visit to China.

US airstrikes in Afghanistan continue to climb this month, highest this decade.

Arrest of 'Maoist' Modi critics sparks outrage in India.

Suspected asylum seekers found in Queensland spark warnings of exodus from Vietnam.

Myanmar dam breach displaces thousands.

AFRICA

Five soldiers killed in northern Kenya: Military.

Conflict rocks OPEC member Libya. Clashes shatter illusion of security in Libyan capital.

Theresa May signs security partnership with Nigeria's president.

Merkel in Africa charm offensive.

Russia, Sudan foster deal among C.African militia.

Sisi hails return to 'normal' Italy ties strained over murder.

Zimbabwe's white farmers consider returning years after brutal land seizures.

Tears, anger as Germany returns human remains seized from Namibia.

EUROPE

Germany and EU tell UK: No Brexit cherry-picking.

Russian-Ukrainian relations so far gone nothing could spoil them any further, says Kremlin.

Putin appeals to Russians to accept 'painful' pension changes.

French and British fishermen ram boats, hurl projectiles in 'scallop war' flare-up.

Muhammad cartoon contest in Netherlands sparks Pakistan protests.

Arrest warrant leak fuels suspicions of far-right links with German police.

Wiesbaden in Germany removes gold statue of Turkey's President Erdogan.

AMERICAS

Argentina asks IMF to release $50bn loan as crisis worsens.

Trump tweets China hacked Clinton’s emails.

FBI contradicts Trump claim that China hacked Clinton’s private email server.

Trump unblocks more critics on Twitter as ordered by court.

Donald Trump's White House counsel Don McGahn set to depart amid Mueller probe tensions.

Trudeau: NAFTA deal possible by Friday, but only if good for Canada.

Canadian government to look at 'full ban' on handguns, assault weapons.

Venezuela crisis: Brazil to send army to safeguard border. Brazil may limit Venezuelans crossing northern border: Temer.

Venezuela moves to raise petrol price amid crisis.

U.N. report cites deaths, abuses in Nicaraguan human rights crisis. UN condemns Nicaragua government 'repression and torture'.

Hurricane Maria: Puerto Rico mayor derides Trump actions.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

US military says airstrike in Somalia killed three al Shabaab militants.

Airstrike kills terrorist leader tied to deadly 2017 ambush on US troops in Niger.

End of the line for Hay'et Tahrir al-Sham in Syria?

US soldier pleads guilty to trying to help ISIS.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Wall Street extends rally, tech leads S&P, Nasdaq to record highs.

US economic growth revised up to 4.2% for the second quarter.

Trudeau: Canada will aim to meet Nafta deadline but 'no deal is better than a bad deal'.

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